The main event for UFC 300 remains undisclosed, but Michael Bisping, a retired MMA legend, offered an intriguing forecast. If proven true, it would witness the return of Brock Lesnar to the octagon, squaring off against UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
Nearly eight years have passed since Lesnar's last bout—a no-contest bout against Mark Hunt at UFC 200 in 2016. The 46-year-old former heavyweight champion may find the temptation to make a comeback.
Considering his previous appearances at UFC 100 and UFC 200, the WWE legend could potentially return for the forthcoming milestone event.
Despite a tainted legacy in the Octagon due to a failed drug test following the Mark Hunt fight, Lesnar still commands a substantial following from his wrestling days.
His imposing power made him a captivating figure in the UFC realm. And a return at this juncture could be a significant attraction for UFC, capitalizing on the allure of a comeback tale.
Michael Bisping, in a recent video on his YouTube channel, suggested that the 30-year-old Aspinall could be an ideal adversary if Lesnar decides to resurrect his UFC career.
Bisping playfully teased the concept of a 'mental' clash between the WWE icon and Aspinall, setting the stage for an intriguing potential showdown.
"UFC 300, will we see Brock Lesnar on there again? It sounds stupid because Brock Lesnar is no spring chicken. He's 46 years old, but remember Randy Couture fought on to the ripe old age of about 47? Fighters have gone on longer. Guess what? When there are millions of dollars on the line, people will come and fight," Bisping said.
"And people would love to see Brock Lesnar stepping in there once again. Who would really push the needle in a massive way? Brock Lesnar. He's only 46, he's still a draw, people love him.
"The UFC and the WWE, they're both owned by the same parent company now. So, I would imagine that the politics and the contractual stuff would be pretty easy waters to navigate. I can't see that being a hurdle."
On the idea of pairing Lesnar with Aspinall, Bisping added: "Call me crazy. Call me Tom Aspinall's number one fanboy, but could you imagine Brock Lesnar vs. Tom Aspinall headlining UFC 300? Maybe it's just wishful thinking. But Tom Aspinall-Brock Lesnar, that would just be mental. That is the type of thing I think the UFC are going to do."